Agenda item

APPLICATION NO.

23/02655/FULLS

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

REGISTERED

20.10.2023

APPLICANT

Mrs Emily Dixon

SITE

Arran House, 40 Carisbrooke Court, Romsey, SO51 7JQ  ROMSEY TOWN (CUPERNHAM)

PROPOSAL

Demolition of garage, erection of single storey front and rear extensions, first floor side extension, and alterations to access

AMENDMENTS

CASE OFFICER

Katie Savage

PERMISSION subject to:

1.

The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:  To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers 2300-P-110 B, 2300-P-200 B, 2300-P-001 B, 2300-P-105 B, WRDEL/76025/01, TPP-KC/40CARISBROOKE/001/

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning."

3.

The external materials to be used in the construction of external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be in complete accordance with the details specified on the submitted application form and approved plans.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development with the existing in accordance with Test ValleyBorough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1.

4.

The development hereby approved shall be undertaken in full accordance with the provisions set out within the Technical Arboriculture’s Arboricultural Impact Appraisal and Method Statement reference AIA/AMS-KC/40CARISBROOKE/001Revision A dated January 2024.

Reason: To ensure the enhancement of the development by the retention of existing trees and natural features during theconstruction phase.

5.

The development hereby approved shall be undertaken in full accordance with WRD Engineers Ltd drawing WRDEL\ 76025\01 and drawing reference 2300-P-300 revision A

Reason: To prevent the loss during development of trees and natural features and to ensure, so far as is practical, that development progresses in accordance with current Arboriculture best practice.

6.

All service routes, drain runs, soakaways or excavations in connection with the development hereby permitted shall remain wholly outside the tree protective barrier.

Reason: To ensure the avoidance of damage to existing trees and natural features during the construction phase in accordance withTest Valley Borough Revised Local Plan policy E2.

7.

No materials shall be stacked or deposited within the root protection area of the protected trees within the site. Materials and waste shall be removed from application site and shall not be deposited within the site.

Reason: To ensure the avoidance of damage to existing trees and natural features during the construction phase and to protect the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) policy E2.

8.

Development shall proceed in accordance with the measures set out in Vesper Conservation & Ecology Limited (July, 2023) Section 5 'Mitigation Strategy' unless varied by a European Protected Species (EPS) license issued by Natural England. Thereafter, the replacement bat roost features and Enhancements shall be permanently maintained and retained in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  To ensure the favourable conservation status of bats in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Revised Local Plan DPD.

Notes to applicant:

1.

In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.

2.

Bats and their roosts receive strict legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the

Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. All work must stop immediately if bats, or evidence of bat presence (e.g. droppings, bat carcasses or insect remains), are encountered at any point during this development. Should this occur, further advice should be sought from Natural England and/or a professional ecologist.

3.

Following any planning permission that may be granted, the applicant would still need to apply to the Highway Authority to create the proposed vehicle access. This would require the developer to apply for both a Section 184 and Section 171 Licence.

4.

The granting of any planning permission does not grant the applicant the right to build the proposed access. This will require formal engineering drawings and the Highway Authority will reserve the right to require works to have a Section 278 Minor Works Agreement or full Section 278 Agreement if it is deemed that the works necessitate this. It should also be noted that the Highway Development Agreements team are consulted for information on all Section 171 and Section 184 applications. The final decision rests with the Highways Operation Centre and the granting of the Licence is not guaranteed.